Byrd to replace retiring Bowers at United Way

2:46 PM,
Jan. 14, 2014

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The United Way of Virginia's Eastern Shore has announced that Dawn Byrd of Onancock has been named executive director of the local chapter, succeeding Flo Bowers, who is retiring after 21 years in the position.

Byrd has long been involved in both the retail and nonprofit sectors of the Eastern Shore, previously serving as office manager for Great Space, a design firm in Onancock, and collections manager for the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society. She also served as manager at The Book Bin for 23 years.

Byrd has volunteered as an organizer of volunteers for The Carousel Gift Shop at ...